Survey: Phoenix is home to most socially awkward young people in U.S.
Phoenix’s Zoomers — the common moniker for members of Generation Z — and millennials are the most socially awkward in the country, according to a new survey. The survey was inexplicably conducted by Sudoku Bliss, which is what it sounds like: an online sudoku platform. “Why did a Sudoku website spend so much time...
‘He’s a legend:’ Customers mourn Scottsdale convenience store owner killed in freak drive-thru accident
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The lights are off at the Milk Depot, and the parking lot sits empty — an unusual sight for the south Scottsdale convenience store that has buzzed with activity for more than 40 years. Dennis "Denny" Thornton, 80, the store's longtime owner, was closing up...
Man accused of killing girlfriend in Phoenix, fleeing to southern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of murdering his girlfriend outside of a Phoenix home and then fleeing to the southern part of the state this week. Police say Victor Giron, 21, was arrested in connection with the death of Katherine Cervantez, 39. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Two construction companies face fines after a deadly trench collapse in Goodyear
Two Valley construction companies face thousands of dollars in fines after a trench collapse killed a worker in July.
Young girl detained after taking stolen vehicle for drive in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A young girl was detained after crashing a stolen vehicle in Phoenix, the city's police department said. Just after 3 a.m. Friday, officers near 43rd and Glendale avenues found an occupied stolen vehicle. Police said it was tracked to the area near 38th and Glendale avenues where it was found disabled.
Habitat for Humanity helps Southside families land their first homes
With Christmas just days away, five Southside families in Tucson received what many describe as the ultimate holiday gift: the keys to their first homes.
Arizona sushi chain operators accused of stash houses, trafficking workers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The owner and two managers of an Arizona sushi chain have been arrested on federal charges of harboring illegal immigrants and operating what investigators describe as a human trafficking operation across the East Valley. Court documents alleged Yung Lau, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally...
Man injured in shooting at Central Avenue and Vineyard Road
PHOENIX — A man was taken to the hospital following a shooting in Phoenix Wednesday night. Officers were called to the area of Central Avenue and Vineyard Road for reports of shots fired around 7:57 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. When officers arrived on scene, they found...
Phoenix expands police authority at city parks; critics warn of impact on homeless
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council approved a new ordinance giving police expanded authority to enforce rules at city parks, a move supporters say will improve public safety but critics argue will disproportionately target people experiencing homelessness. The ordinance was approved Wednesday night, the same evening...
LIVE: Reports of an active shooter at Luke Air Force Base in West Valley
Officials with Luke Air Force Base say personnel on base have been directed to shelter in place until further notice.

















